What's up in the field of education and learning? I will post interviews with innovators from education, science, learning disabilities, ADHD, and technology. The focus will be on how to create successful environments for all learners.

Seattle teacher Carl Chew made the news when he declined to administer the WASL in April. His story hit the news for a minute, and stirred up the conversation about high stakes testing in Washington State and across the country.
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My visit to a high school literature class last week to shadow a student who has a dyslexic learning profile proved to be an eye-opening experience. Here is a look at the second half of the hour long class.
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What’s up with the WASL? Join our live conversation with Shannon Rasmussen to discuss the WASL today, Thursday at 11 am PDT. Shannon is President of the Federal Way Education Association and the head of a task force that studies education reform. Seattle PI Article “There are a huge number of kids who are missing,” said Shannon Rasmussen, president of the Federal Way Education Association and the head of a task force that studies education reform. “The presentation today hasn’t eased our concerns.”
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